Calgary Canucks missing trio of top players for a bit [Video]

The Calgary Canucks will be shorthanded for their trip up north to Fort McMurray and Bonnyville this weekend.

That’s because three of their top players have been invited to the west selection camp for the Junior A World Challenge.

Jack Plandowski, who leads the AJHL in scoring with 18 goals and 19 assists; linemate Nolan Dupont, who is third in league scoring with 10 goals and 19 assists; and Nathan Maloney, one of the league’s top defenceman, have made their way over to Winsport for the selection camp.

Plandowski says he’s been working for this for a long time.

“It’s super exciting,” said the 19-year-old.

“It’s been a goal of mine. I’ve been in the league for three years and just seeing teammates and people from around the league go to this tournament and try out, it’s been a goal of mine for a while and I’m sure excited.”

Camp is underway

Of course, the work has just begun …